June is PRIDE month and while we welcome and celebrate our diversity all year, we are PROUD to participate in special activities. We are incredibly excited to again participate in the Annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade – this year’s theme is Pride is Natural. Join us in celebrating the beauty in all families who are nurturing, caring and loving. Being a part of the LGBTQIA community is as natural as it gets. Join us for this special celebration Sunday, June 1, 2024 for a true in-person, family-centric Pride Parade in the suburbs.

FUMCAH is a “Friends of BG Pride” sponsor and will be marching in the parade. If you are interested in joining us please call or text Sharon Nudo. We will meet at the church and car pool at 9am as walkers and group members should be at the staging area by 10:30. Step off for the 1 mile parade route is at 11am.

We’d love to see you there, rain or shine. Rainbow colors and “Magical RAINBOW Explosion” attire encouraged.

Upcoming Pride activities:

• Friday, May 9 – Decorating paper parasols for use in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, FUMCAH at 4:30pm. Contact Thom Frerk for details.

• Sunday, June 1 – Annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. Contact Sharon Nudo if you wish to march with FUMCAH

• Sunday, June 8 – Kaleidoscope featuring Bishop Karen Oliveto

• Saturday, June 21 – Pride Night at Trinity UMC, 6-9pm

• Sunday, June 22 – HOME musical production at Trinity UMC

• Sunday, June 29 – Chicago Pride Parade. Contact Sharon Nudo if you wish to march with FUMCAH.